1 Corinthians 9 — Overview

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1 Corinthians 9:1, He shows his liberty; 1 Corinthians 9:7, and that the minister ought to live by the Gospel; 1 Corinthians 9:15, yet that himself has of his own accord abstained, 1 Corinthians 9:18.

to be either chargeable unto them, 1 Corinthians 9:22. or offensive unto any, in matters indifferent; 1 Corinthians 9:24, Our life is like unto a race.

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